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Only reason for completing this is to warn would- be guest. One of those hotel, on paper it looks great, but it terrible. Checking in was OK. We were placed into a room or lets say closet. When I complained to reception and showed correspondence between myself and our booking agent and his central reservations, we were moved to the correct room. We had late dinner/ lunch at the in-house restaurant. The food was great and it was value for money. Only the irritating thing was the would- be barman/ waiter, was changing the music every so often to his taste. Even greater disappointment and disaster when they had moved our luggage to our new room. The room overlooked some scrap yard. The AC was making a noise, that would drive any person insane when trying to sleep at night. Off I went to reception again, only to be told that maintenance has left and there is nothing that could be done until the morning, and no rooms were available. How stupid and ridiculous. We decided to leave, told them to keep the money and left to book into the Hilton in Durban. Could not settle my bill of the restaurant as the system was off-line. Now I was no longer prepared to wait or listen incompetent mismanaged hotel excuses anymore. Please convert the"hotel" back to a warehouse or something not a hotel. Carpets were stained along the corridors. Light were not working everywhere. Tiles were broken inside the lift-car, and wall were scratched and pealing paint. Things that I notice when moving around in hotels.

Stayed March 2013, travelled with family

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Not being from Durban we did not know this hotel is located in a very "down-market" part of town right next to the commercial shipping yard. Forget the images of white yachts and cruise liners, a dirty container terminal is whats here for your pleasure. Our superior room was overlooked by a Japanese container ship loading containers all night with spot lights shining into the room, also offering a further lovely view of all the trucks loading containers as well as a construction site and dilapidated buildings which border the hotel all round. The staff seem friendly when they can understand you and if they actually respond, but on the whole are highly untrained and have almost no communication skills if you speak English or Afrikaans. The rooms are neat and tidy but are very small and offer very little if you are not simply staying the night. No fridge, no bath, nothing you would expect to get for the money you pay and for the Hotel Group this place is associated with. Your outside balcony is shared with no partition at all with 2 other rooms, so those guests have access to your room if you decide you would like to leave the balcony door open for some fresh air. If you want to lie in bed, you have to close the curtains if you want any privacy from the next rooms. I guess its all about what you personally expect in a place, but for this kind of money and the way its portrayed on their website as an upmarket place, it doesn't make the grade in my book, not even close. The food wasn't bad but there was a massive lack of it, out of the 8 options for a main course, only 3 were available by 6:45pm that evening, so heaven help you if you like to eat a little later, baring in mind you can only order dinner from 6pm! I think if your plane crashed in the parking lot, where the wreckage would fit in quite well with the look outside the hotel, you could survive a one night stay here, assuming you were clean after the plane crash as the showers have no pressure. Bottom line, If you are a family or a couple thinking of getting a place to stay while visiting Durban, run as fast as you can, this place is absolutely terrible!!!! Total disaster for our first wedding anniversary!

Room Tip: Don't, find another hotel!

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Stayed March 2013, travelled as a couple

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Nice hotel unfortunately it is at the far end of the beach but the rooms are nice and trendy. I know the area is off the track but a little walking never hurt anyone. The staff are nice the food is good and the rooms are comfortable.

Room Tip: Make sure you r not overlooking the roof

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Stayed January 2013, travelled as a couple

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An attempt was obviously made to create a facility that "themes" with the environment. This was partially successful and the "port" theme quite interesting. But the area is seedy and the breakfast (we didn't eat dinner there) was the most awful I've ever had in a hotel. Powdery eggs, suspicous sausages and everything just killed by curry. The staff were friendly. The photo is of the view from my room.

Stayed March 2013, travelled on business

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I stayed at the Docklands hotel for a week so I got to know it pretty well. The room I was in was a superior executive room with balcony overlooking the harbour....a definite WOW when I first saw it! The room was very spacious and the bed was really comfortable with lovely crisp white sheets fresh every day. It was always kept immaculately clean by housekeeping. The decor is fun but there is a design fault with having no door on the shower.....this means you have to put down the shower mat AND a towel to soak up the water after a shower. The hot water always took a long time to work its way through...although it always did eventually. The only thing missing for me was a comfy chair to rest in or watch tv.....otherwise you had to lie on the bed.Reception and restaurant staff were always friendly and helpful to me which was nice to see. Breakfast was the same everyday...a hot buffet of scrambled egg, bacon, sausage, beans, tomato and potato and a continental with the usual cheeses, fruit meusli etc. Nice choices.Frequently I got room service as I was travelling alone....this was pretty efficient and good value.The only gripe I had was one evening when I rang for room service I was told there was no room service that night.. only a buffet... as they had a conference in! All in all,a very good stay. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed March 2013, travelled solo

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When the airport shuttle stopped at the hotel I thought we have booked the wrong hotel.The outside exterior looks scary..Inside we found the staff at reception very friendly and attend to all our needs.We had to wait for our room and had something to eat at their restaurant.It was really a very nice lunch.They should just have their wine cooled already and service is very slow.Although it did not bother us.It is a very busy hotel.Lots of people attending conferences and Sunday morning churches.The rooms are modern and spacious with a double bed that slept like a dream.We had a big balcony shared with rooms next door that overlooked the harbour It has a very nice feel to it and added to our stay being so pleasant.The hotel is not old ,but needs here and there some tender loving care.Breakfast is lovely and we really enjoyed our stay.Staff very friendly and helpful.

Room Tip: third floor wioth balocony no 3014

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Stayed February 2013, travelled as a couple

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I probably stay at this place every 6 to 8 weeks, love the look and feel. Love the harbour, and they have great staff too. Do yourself a favour, give it a try. Love the open plan feel of the rooms. Certainly will be a regular for as long as i travel to Durbs.

Stayed February 2013, travelled on business

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The Three Cities Waterfront Hotel and Spa (Formally known as the Three Cities Docklands Hotel) is located in the historical Durban Point Precinct. On the door step of Ushaka Marine World, Durban ICC and the famous Durban Golden Mile. The Three Cities Waterfront Hotel and Spa offers a quiet oasis overlooking the Durban Harbour. Offering Wodka Restaurant and three conference venues, The Three Cities Waterfront Hotel and Spa is enjoyed by the local artist crowd. Historical Walls have been retained to envelope the recently refurbished Three Cities Waterfront Hotel and Spa....more less

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